Worksop halt AFC Mansfield’s FA Cup adventure

After their heroics at Corby Town, AFC Mansfield's FA Cup adventure was ended on Saturday as they were beaten 3-0 at home by neighbours Worksop Town side.
John Lomas
By John Lomas
Published 22nd Aug 2022, 09:32 BST
Updated 22nd Aug 2022, 09:33 BST
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Joint boss Spencer Fearn said: “Worksop Town are a lot better in quality than we are and we knew that. They have a wonderful squad that have played 400-500 league games.

“We are a very young team and we knew it would be unbelievably tough.

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“We conceded twice in a couple of minutes but they kept going and I am really proud of their efforts. We don't like losing but there were so many positives to take out of this and it's been a great day and a great experience for the lads to play in the FA Cup.”

Aleksanders Startcenko and Jack Birks challlenge for the ball on Saturday.Aleksanders Startcenko and Jack Birks challlenge for the ball on Saturday.
Aleksanders Startcenko and Jack Birks challlenge for the ball on Saturday.

The visitors started brightly hitting the bar and a quickfire double from Liam Hardy opened up a 2-0 lead.

Bulls then created a good opportunity with Alex Hardwick clean through only to be thwarted by Seb Malkowski, who made a good stop.

In the second half the Tigers made it 3-0 with a goal from Liam Hughes and were in control for the remainder of the game.

But it was a great test for the Bulls, with a squad containing three 17-year-olds and two 18-year-olds.

Next up for AFC is an FA Vase tie away at Skegness Town on Saturday.

Related topics:Corby TownWorksopTigersSkegness Town